An exciting and invaluable collection of audition monologues, selected from works produced by the National Youth Theatre of Great Britain, with a history of over sixty years as one of the leading companies for young artists in the world.

The collection includes seventy-five monologues from renowned authors such as Zawe Ashton, Moira Buffini, Carol Ann Duffy, Brian Friel, James Fritz, James Graham, Dennis Kelly, Rebecca Lenkiewicz, Gbolahan Obisesan, Evan Placey, Sarah Solemani, and Jack Thorne, offering rich and varied roles for teenagers and adults.

Each audition speech is accompanied by invaluable support material—curated by NYT’s artistic associate, Michael Bryher—to help deliver the piece better, including:

• A detailed description of the play from which the monologue originates
• Emotional insights into what has happened in the play, where the monologue is set, to whom the character is speaking, and what their objectives are
• Thoughts on rehearsing and delivering the monologue

The book also provides extensive advice on selecting a monologue, working on it, and preparing for auditions, along with tips and firsthand experiences from NYT members and alumni who have delivered them.

An ideal resource for actors preparing for drama schools, the NYT, or elsewhere, as well as those preparing for showcases or competitions, National Youth Theatre Monologues offers a broad and diverse range of roles, themes, and styles—so you can find the monologue that perfectly suits you.